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SA05 JZM

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,268 mi
Last recorded118,268 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,574 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,574 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,499 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,243 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,573 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,237 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

cannot clearly see inner and outer rear brake pads

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded

cannot clearly see inner and outer rear brake pads

nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

both front tyres underinflated

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,617 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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SA05 JZM is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA05 JZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA05 JZM is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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